Columbia Gorge Community College

400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation. CGCC, until separate accreditation, if granted, delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its contract with Portland Community College (PCC) which is accredited through the NWCCU. Credits, certificates and degrees earned at CGCC appear on PCC transcripts and are transferable to four-year institutions, subject to the specific policies of those institutions. Columbia Gorge Community College contracts with Portland Community College for many instructional, financial aid, and student records services.

School Highlights

Columbia Gorge Community College serves 825 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,636
  • Out-state tuition: $3,636
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Columbia Gorge Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Columbia Gorge Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
98 staff
221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Columbia Gorge Community College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Columbia Gorge Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
825 students
1,724 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
340 students
767 students
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# Part-Time Students
485 students
957 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
610 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
340 students
767 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
485 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
26%
16%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
63%
60%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
15%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,100
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $4,476. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has declined by 58% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,636
$4,476
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,636
$7,489
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$16,834
$12,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,334
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Gorge Community College cost?
Columbia Gorge Community College's tuition is approximately $3,636 for In-State students and $3,636 for Out-State students.
What is Columbia Gorge Community College's ranking?
Columbia Gorge Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,636
  • Out-state tuition: $3,636
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Mt Hood Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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